AI Security Fundamentals

Be the go-to person on your team for AI security.
Learn how attackers target AI systems—and how to stop them.

What You’ll Learn

• AI Security Basics: Simple, clear explanations of today’s biggest AI risks, based on the OWASP GENAI Project.

• How AI Works: A beginner-friendly look at how modern AI apps are built, including Agentic AI and Model Control Protocol (MCP).

• Attacks in Action: See how hackers trick AI agents into doing things they shouldn’t.

• Defense Strategies: Discover how to protect against these attacks.

• AI Defense Tools: Learn how Hybrid Mesh Firewall and Cisco AI Defense spot vulnerabilities early and keep private data safe.